Looking to explore the biggest shopping destinations in Northern California? Here's a ranked list of the 10 largest malls in the region, based on Gross Leasable Area (GLA)—which usually includes in-line tenants, common area, and anchors. GLA figures are sourced from mall operators and industry data, though slight variations may exist due to rounding or differing definitions.
Whether you're a retail enthusiast, real estate researcher, or mall nostalgia buff, these are the heavyweights of Northern California shopping:
Top 10 largest malls in Northern California
1. Westfield Valley Fair - San Jose
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Valley Fair Mall, the largest mall in Northern California, is a luxury retail destination—just minutes from Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino. |
1,960,000~ sq. ft.
2. San Francisco Centre - San Francisco
1,500,000~ sq. ft.
A flagship urban mall combining historic architecture with luxury retailers. Now facing a wave of tenant closures and vacancy.
3. Stanford Shopping Center - Palo Alto
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Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto — the Northern California’s 3rd largest mall, offering open-air luxury shopping for a discerning Silicon Valley crowd. |
1,475,600~ sq. ft.
4. Sunvalley Mall - Concord
1,440,000~ sq. ft.
A long-standing Contra Costa County favorite.
1,440,000~ sq. ft.
A long-standing Contra Costa County favorite.
5. Westfield Galleria at Roseville - Roseville
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The Galleria at Roseville is Sacramento’s premier shopping destination—ranked as Northern California’s fifth-largest mall and home to top-tier anchors like Nordstrom, Macy’s, and JCPenney. |
1,340,000~ sq. ft.
6. Great Mall of the Bay Area - Milpitas
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Great Mall in Milpitas — the Bay Area’s 6th largest mall and Northern California’s largest indoor outlet destination. |
1,300,000~ sq. ft.
7. Southland Mall - Hayward
Southland Mall, Hayward (2025) — Northern California’s 7th largest mall, showcasing elegant architectural lines and the lively lower-level food court beneath natural skylight. |
1,284,591~ sq. ft.
8. Stoneridge Mall - Pleasanton
Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton (2025) — the Tri-Valley’s retail centerpiece and the 8th largest mall in Northern California, anchored by Macy’s and JCPenney. |
1,283,000~ sq. ft.
9. Hillsdale Shopping Center - San Mateo
1,250,000~ sq. ft.
Recently updated with a strong mix of retail and dining.
10. Eastridge Mall - San Jose
1,229,312 sq. ft.
A regional powerhouse in East San Jose with a mix of entertainment and retail.
Figures reflect 2025 data.
Comments
I was not able to find the 1.5 million sq. ft. In the Developments section. Please provide a link if you can and I will make an update.
GLA and building size often differ. That might explain the descrepency.
http://westfield.com/corporate/news-announcements/annual-reports/2010/2010_Annual_Report.pdf
-Shiene